Three Top Slovak Ministers
Replaced in Political Shakeup

Slovakia's Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar replaced three top ministers in a political shakeup seen as an attempt to boost the country's poor international image.

The removal of the country's economics, foreign affairs and interior ministers comes at a time of political strain both at home and abroad. Under Mr. Meciar's confrontational leadership, Slovakia has slipped far behind neighboring Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic for...